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Patrick Sheley Obituary

SHELEY, Patrick M., 1929 - 2006. Patrick M. Sheley passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2006, in Tucson, AZ, after a short illness. He was born April 16, 1929 to Alfred and Roxie Sheley of Ligonier, Indiana. Patrick served in the U. S. Army from 1947 until 1970, retiring as a Ltc. He served in Germany, Korea and Viet nam. While in Viet Nam he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star medal for heroism. He was a member of the VFW post in Kendallville, Indiana and Sierra Vista, Arizona. He married Chi Yon Yun in 1969 and lived in Kendallville, Indiana until 1998, when he moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he resided with his wife until her death, in 2001. In March of 2006 he moved to Sierra Vista, AZ. Patrick was a member of the Saint Francis De Sales congregation in Tucson and the Saint Andrews Church in Sierra Vista. Pat was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. He loved golf, reading, watching westerns, and traveling around the country to visit his family and friends. He will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia Johnson, his wife, Chi Yon and his son, Patrick A. Sheley (Bud). He is survived by his sisters, Nancy Lambright, Linda (Robert) Heltzel, Joyce Allen, and his brother, Alfred (JR) (Margaret) Sheley all from Northern Indiana. He is also survived by his children, Michael (Peggy) Sheley from Houston, TX, Lee (Patty) Sheley from Sierra Vista, AZ, Sally (Robert) Taylor from Clinton, Utah, Carole (Kelly) Gubler of North Salt Lake City, Utah, Kim (Rachel) Sheley of Seattle, Washington, Kathleen Sheley of South Bend, Indiana, Hyon Suk Oh of Seoul, Korea. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services are being handled by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL located at 6910 E. Broadway in Tucson, AZ with visitation Thursday evening, November 16, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 South Camino Seco, Tucson, AZ at 11:00 a.m. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2929 South 48th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85282.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 15, 2006.

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Earl Broussard

December 9, 2006

I served with Major Sheley in Vietnam in 1967 while we both served in the 281st Assault Helicopter Company. While I never met him, I knew of him and we who served under him though highly of him and honor him in our memory of a brave warrior.

Gary Stagman

December 9, 2006

Patrick served with distinction with the 281st Assault Helicopter Company in Nha Trang Vietnam October 1966 to November 1967..
He will be missed greatly by all of his fellow "Intruders".
Rest well as you were a fine man and gentleman.

Charles & Joy Hill

November 16, 2006

Patrick, Chi Yon, and Kim were great neighbors and friends to us when we lived at Shockopee Lake in the early 80's.
Kim, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Chuck & Joy

Ruth Furfaro

November 15, 2006

My prayers are with all of you at this most painful time. Pat was such a wonderful, caring man. I used to visit Chi Yon when she was ill and bring them both Holy communion when I worked at St. Francis de Sales. A man of such faith and strength is a real blessing. God bless all of you.

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